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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.63, 25,274.08 and 12,657.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.63, 25,274.08 and 12,657.35 is: 17,464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.63 : 25,274.08 = 12,657.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.63/25,274.08 = 12,657.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.63x = 25,274.08 × 12,657.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.63x = 319,902,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,902,876.49/18,317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,464.21

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